Text: | My Savior First of All |
Author: | Fanny J. Crosby |
Tune: | I SHALL KNOW HIM |
Composer: | John R. Sweney |
1 When my lifework is ended and I cross the swelling tide,
When the bright and glorious morning I shall see;
I shall know my Redeemer when I reach the other side,
And His smile will be the first to welcome me.
Refrain:
I shall know Him, I shall know Him,
And redeemed by His side I shall stand;
I shall know Him, I shall know Him
By the prints of the nails in His hand.
2 O the soul-thrilling rapture when I view His blessed face
And the luster of His kindly beaming eye;
How my full heart will praise Him for the mercy, love and grace
That prepare for me a mansion in the sky. [Refrain]
3 O the dear ones in glory - how they beckon me to come,
And our parting at the river I recall;
To the sweet vales of Eden they will sing my welcome home,
But I long to meet my Savior first of all. [Refrain]
4 Thro' the gates to the city in a robe of spotless white,
He will lead me where no tears will ever fall;
In the glad song of ages I shall mingle with delight,
But I long to meet my Savior first of all. [Refrain]
Text Information | |
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First Line: | When my life-work is ended, and I cross the swelling tide |
Title: | My Savior First of All |
Author: | Fanny J. Crosby |
Refrain First Line: | I shall know Him |
Meter: | 14.11.14.11. with Refrain |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1997 |
Topic: | Everlasting Fellowship: Eternal Life and Heaven |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | I SHALL KNOW HIM |
Composer: | John R. Sweney |
Meter: | 14.11.14.11. with Refrain |
Key: | G Major |